POKER UNION COMPARISON · 2026

TOP UNION vs PrimeTime vs PPPFish

April 2026 10 min read PPPoker · X Poker · ClubGG

Choosing the right poker union is one of the most consequential decisions for a club owner. We compare three of the most searched unions in 2026 - across traffic, commissions, platforms and support - with verified data.

OVERVIEW

What Are Poker Unions?

Poker unions are B2B networks that connect independent poker clubs running on platforms like PPPoker, X Poker, and ClubGG into a shared player pool. Instead of each club competing alone with 50-200 players, union clubs share liquidity - meaning active tables 24/7 across all stake levels.

The three unions below are frequently asked about in poker forums and communities in 2026:

  • TOP UNION - PPPoker (Club ID 3404), X Poker (Union ID 7301), ClubGG (Union ID 4453)
  • PrimeTime Poker - primarily PPPoker-focused union
  • PPPFish - PPPoker ecosystem, known in Asian markets
SIDE-BY-SIDE

Full Comparison

TOP UNION ★ PrimeTime PPPFish
Commission 7% 10-12% 10-15%
Active Players 170,000+ Est. 30,000-50,000 Est. 20,000-40,000
Platforms PPPoker + X Poker + ClubGG PPPoker only PPPoker only
Table Activity 24/7 all stakes Peak hours Peak hours
Settlement Weekly, transparent Weekly Bi-weekly
Club Ownership Full ownership Full ownership Full ownership
Setup Time 24-48 hours 3-5 days 5-7 days
Support 24/7 Telegram + WA Business hours Forum-based
Active Clubs 80+ Est. 20-40 Est. 15-30

* PrimeTime and PPPFish figures estimated from public forum data as of Q1 2026. TOP UNION figures verified.

COMMISSION

Commission Rates: The Most Important Number

Commission is the percentage of rake a union takes. This single number compounds into significant money over a year of operation.

TOP UNION: 7%

On a club generating $10,000/month in rake, TOP UNION takes $500. Under a 15% structure that same club nets $8,500 instead of $9,500 - a $12,000/year difference.

KEY INSIGHT

At $50,000/month rake, the difference between 7% and 15% commission is $4,000 per month - $48,000 per year. Commission rate matters more than almost anything else when choosing a union.

PrimeTime: 10-12%

In line with the average for PPPoker unions, but well above TOP UNION's rate. For clubs with significant rake volume, this gap is meaningful.

PPPFish: 10-15%

The wider range suggests less standardization - variable rates make financial planning harder for club owners.

TRAFFIC

Player Traffic & Table Activity

A union's advertised player count only matters if those players are active and distributed across stake levels that match your club's needs.

TOP UNION: 170,000+ Active Players

The multi-platform approach means traffic flows even when one platform experiences slower periods. Tables run 24/7 - not just during peak hours in one timezone.

PrimeTime & PPPFish: Concentrated on PPPoker

Single-platform dependency creates timezone concentration. Off-peak hours see significantly fewer active tables, especially at micro and low stakes.

PLATFORMS

Platform Coverage

The number of platforms a union operates on affects your optionality - and your protection if any single platform changes its policies.

PPPOKER
Club ID 3404
All three
X POKER
Union ID 7301
TOP UNION only
CLUBGG
Union ID 4453
TOP UNION only

X Poker and ClubGG are the two fastest-growing private poker platforms of 2025-2026. TOP UNION's presence on all three is unique among major poker unions.

SETTLEMENT

Settlement & Transparency

TOP UNION settles weekly with full transparency on rake per table and per session. PrimeTime settles weekly with variable reporting. PPPFish operates on bi-weekly cycles - creating cash flow delays for clubs that depend on regular payouts.

VERDICT

Final Verdict

WINNER

TOP UNION wins on every key metric

170,000+ verified players. Three platforms. Weekly settlements. 24/7 support. The comparison isn't close.